There are 6 ways to get from Velachery to Alathur by train, bus, night train, taxi, car or plane
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Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Velachery to Alathur is to bus which costs ₹1,300 - ₹1,600 and takes 10h 8m.
The fastest way to get from Velachery to Alathur is to fly and taxi. Taking this option will cost ₹3,900 - ₹10,000 and takes 4h 10m.
The distance between Velachery and Alathur is 292 km. The road distance is 328.5 km.
The best way to get from Velachery to Alathur without a car is to train which takes 8h 40m and costs ₹750 - ₹2,400.
It takes approximately 8h 40m to get from Velachery to Alathur, including transfers.
The best way to get from Velachery to Alathur is to train which takes 8h 40m and costs ₹750 - ₹2,400. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ₹1,300 - ₹1,600 and takes 10h 8m.
The quickest flight from Madras Airport to Tiruchirapalli Airport is the direct flight which takes 55 min.
Yes, the driving distance between Velachery to Alathur is 328 km. It takes approximately 4h 52m to drive from Velachery to Alathur.
IndiGo Airlines offers flights from Madras Airport to Tiruchirapalli Airport.

- Distance: 292.1 km
- Duration: 8h 40m
What companies run services between Velachery, India and Alathur, Tamil Nādu, India?
Indian Railways operates a train from Tambaram to Mannargudi once a week. Tickets cost ₹200 - ₹1,100 and the journey takes 6h 20m. Alternatively, Parveen Travels operates a bus from Chennai to Tanjore twice daily. Tickets cost ₹625 and the journey takes 7h 25m.

- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Madras to Tiruchirapalli
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹1,900 - ₹13,000

India’s national rail operator runs passenger and freight trains on both long-distance and suburban routes across the country, from slower multi-stop to faster and more comfortable services. It’s a practical and affordable way to explore the country. Advance ticket bookings usually open 120 days before the date of the journey for Indian nationals; 365 days for international travellers. You’ll be allocated a seat or berth when you book and choose your class of travel.
Contact Details
- Website
- indianrail.gov.in
Train from Tambaram to Mannargudi
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 20m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- ₹200 - ₹1,100
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Book at
- 12go.asia
- Sleeper Class
- ₹200 - ₹260
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹600 - ₹750
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹850 - ₹1,100

- Phone
- 044 4900 7555/ 1800 102 0999
- customercare@parveentravels.com
- Website
- parveentravels.com
Bus from Chennai to Tanjore
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹625
- Schedules at
- parveentravels.com
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 52m
- Estimated price
- ₹7,000 - ₹9,000
Tenride
- Phone
- +91 94 99 97 36 69
- Website
- tenride.com
Drop Taxi
- Phone
- +91 79 99 22 20 00
- Website
- droptaxi.in
Chennai Taxi
- Phone
- +91 89 39 33 40 40
- Website
- chennaitaxiservice.com
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